CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says that communities around the north Island will be able to recover more quickly from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with help from close to $3.4 million in new funding for …
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back to Michele BabchukLocal NDP MLAs welcome new courses to boost career opportunities and economic recovery in the north and mid-Island
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard, Josie Osborne, and Michele Babchuk say people in the north and mid-Island will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs, thanks to new micro-credential programs being offered through North Island College (NIC). The courses are part of …
MLAs Leonard and Babchuk say more health care assistants will be trained to support seniors in the North Island
VICTORIA – More training opportunities for health care assistants at North Island College will strengthen the level of care for people in long-term care and assisted living residences, say Ronna-Rae Leonard, New Democrat MLA for Courtenay-Comox, and Michele Babchuk, New Democrat MLA …
NDP’s Michele Babchuk sworn into Legislature as North Island MLA
VICTORIA – Michele Babchuk was sworn into the Legislature virtually today, as the new BC New Democrat MLA for North Island following an historic election. The 57 new BC NDP members were sworn in as part of part of British …
Statement from North Island MLA Claire Trevena and the next BC provincial election
VICTORIA – Claire Trevena, MLA for North Island, has issued the following statement regarding B.C.’s next provincial election. “I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election in the next provincial election. It is time to move on …
North Island to be better prepared for flooding emergencies
PORT HARDY – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena says that communities in the North Island will be better prepared for flooding emergencies, thanks to nearly $750,000 announced by the province today for five local flood risk assessment and mapping projects. …
People in the North Island to benefit from hydropower project and upgrades to recreational facilities
PORT HARDY – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena says that people in the North Island will benefit from a hydropower project and have access to more recreational opportunities in their community, thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of over …
Youth primary care and mental health supports coming to Port Hardy
PORT HARDY – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena says youth and their families will have faster, easier access to mental health and substance use services, primary care, and wrap-around supports with the announcement of a new Foundry Centre in Port …
MLA Trevena welcomes extended support for people affected by apartment fire
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena says the provincial government is providing accommodations for people displaced by the April 8 apartment fire in Campbell River. “Losing your home to a fire is devastating in the best of times, but …
MLA Trevena welcomes school upgrades for North Island students
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena say students in North Island school districts are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to nearly $5 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in School …